A. P. Tureaud
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| Name | A. P. Tureaud |
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| Birth date | February 26, 1899 |
| Birth place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Death date | January 22, 1972 |
| Death place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Civil Rights Attorney |
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Alexander Pierre Tureaud (February 26, 1899 – January 22, 1972) was a prominent African-American civil rights attorney in Louisiana. He played a significant role in the fight against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
A. P. Tureaud was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a family of Creole descent. He attended local schools and later pursued higher education at Howard University, where he earned his law degree in 1925. Tureaud was deeply influenced by the civil rights movement and the legal strategies employed by the NAACP to combat racial injustice.
Legal Career[edit | edit source]
Tureaud returned to Louisiana after completing his education and began practicing law in New Orleans. He became the lead attorney for the NAACP in Louisiana and was involved in numerous landmark cases challenging segregation and discrimination.
Notable Cases[edit | edit source]
One of Tureaud's most significant cases was Bush v. Orleans Parish School Board, which was instrumental in the desegregation of public schools in New Orleans following the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Tureaud also worked on cases that challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine in public transportation and other public facilities.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
A. P. Tureaud's work laid the groundwork for the civil rights advancements that followed in the 1960s. His dedication to justice and equality helped dismantle many of the legal barriers that upheld racial segregation in the South. Tureaud's legacy is remembered through various honors, including the naming of the A. P. Tureaud Sr. House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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